Ancora circa dieci minuti
About ten minutes
Language note: A useful phrase to describe a short time frame, still often flexible in Italian context.
Culture note: Being told 'ancora circa dieci minuti' may actually require patience, but it's part of the relaxed atmosphere.
Context: The driver provides an estimate of the time remaining.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ancora
[an-KOH-rah]
Still
Used to indicate continuation of an action or condition.
Dobbiamo aspettare ancora circa dieci minuti.
We need to wait about ten more minutes.
circa
[CHEER-kah]
About
Used to indicate an approximate amount or estimation.
Dobbiamo aspettare ancora circa dieci minuti.
We need to wait about ten more minutes.
dieci
[DYAY-chee]
Ten
The number equivalent to the sum of nine and one.
Dobbiamo aspettare ancora circa dieci minuti.
We need to wait about ten more minutes.
minuti
[mee-NOO-tee]
Minutes
Unit of time equal to sixty seconds.
Dobbiamo aspettare ancora circa dieci minuti.
We need to wait about ten more minutes.
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